Paris, France, will be the host city for the third edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), a widely followed gaming tournament, taking place from July 6 to August 23. This marks a considerable shift, as the competition moves from its previous location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Europe. The event will span seven weeks and be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The substantial prize pool of $75 million is a major attraction for this year, emphasising the tournament’s significance and popularity within the esports community.
More than 2,000 of the best players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries are expected to participate in the EWC26, a record number. The tournament will include a wide range of 25 events in 24 different games, including the premiere of Trackmania and the return of Fortnite in Reload mode. Notably, StarCraft II has been dropped from this year’s competitions.
The event is moved to France to better engage with the European esports audience and to avoid rising uncertainties in the Middle East, with Paris chosen because of its strong infrastructure and active gaming culture. The $30 million prize pool will be divided among the top 24 clubs, further fueling cross-game rivalries and celebrating a range of team compositions.
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Here’s a snapshot of the schedule, key titles, and other notable participants:
The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 will take place from July 6 to August 23, 2026, in Paris, France. The main venues will be the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, and the opening night will be held on July 8 at La Seine Musicale. The opening night will include performances from top artists, including DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura, and Theodora. The tournament will include 25 events consisting of 24 different esports games, providing plenty of competitive gaming experiences for both fans and players.2026 Esports World Cup Schedule
The EWC26 will last for seven weeks, featuring four titles per week.
• 1st Week (July 6 – July 12):
– Valorant
– Apex Legends
– Dota 2
– Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• 2nd Week (July 13 – July 19):
– League of Legends
– Free Fire
– Dota 2
– Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International
• 3rd Week (July 20 – July 26):
– FC Pro
– PUBG: Battlegrounds
– Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup
– Teamfight Tactics
• 4th Week (July 27 – August 2):
– Overwatch Champions Series
– Call of Duty Warzone
– Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup
– Street Fighter 6
• 5th Week (August 4 – August 9):
– Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
– PUBG Mobile World Cup
– Honor of Kings World Cup
– TEKKEN 8
• 6th Week (August 10 – August 16):
– Rocket League
– PUBG Mobile World Cup
– Chess
– Rainbow Six Siege
• 7th Week (August 17 – August 23):
– Counter-Strike 2
– Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship
– Trackmania
– CrossFire
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Where to watch Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 live in India?
The Esports World Cup (EWC) tournament’s official broadcast can be watched for free on the Esports World Cup YouTube and Twitch channels with individual streams for each major title. Indian esports powerhouse S8UL has joined together with YouTube to improve the community watching experience with live watch parties, including top creators such as MortaL, Thug, and Aman, plus vlogs and co-streams with over 50 players. Furthermore, the Esports Foundation’s Creator Co-Streaming Program has more than 5,000 streamers globally, allowing local Indian gaming creators to co-stream matches on their platforms legally, frequently with special in-game drops for their viewers.
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